Queensland Racing Integrity Commission

Race Meeting Stewards’ Report

Albion Park Greyhounds

Monday, 13^th December 2021

Track: Good

Weather: Fine

Stewards Panel: P McLean (Chair), C Ferguson, M Fernholz

Officials: Dr C Welch (Vet), J Hoffman (Judge), C Keighley (Starter), J Pedofski (Samples),

J Williamson (Lure)

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Race 1 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE NOV/M 520m

1 Cool Blonde – Slow to begin, Stewards advised trainer P Cauchi a warning would be placed on the greyhound’s box manners and will be closely monitored in future starts.

2 Lucius Malfoy – Into the 1^st turn checked across heels.

3 Pocket Money – In the back straight collided with another runner, Entering the home straight collided with another runner.

4 Detachment – In the back straight collided with another runner, Entering the home straight collided with another runner, After the race fell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

6 Quick Flick – Slow to begin.

Race 2 - SELL YOUR CAR @ MOTORHUB MAIDEN FINAL MAIDEN 520m

1 Oh So Lavish – Leaving the 1^st turn was galloped on and was severely checked falling as a result. The greyhound took no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have injured its offside shoulder and was stood down from racing for 42 days and must trial prior to racing next but only after the injury stand down period has expired.

2 Lingonberry – Into the 1^st turn improved onto heels.

3 Springtime Storm – Shortly after the start was tightened, Leaving the 1^st turn improved onto heels and was checked. Into the back turn was checked.

4 Federal Light – Approaching the 1^st turn was tightened, into the 1^st turn was severely checked. Rounding the home turn made contact with the running rail. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

5 Rab Ruadh Jimmy – Underwent a pre-race veterinary examination and was declared a late scratching on veterinary advice @ 6:30pm. The greyhound sustained an offside fore foot injury and stood down from racing for 7 days.

8 Federal Diamond – Leaving the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

9 Longest Ride (7) – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

Race 3 - STINGER NOIR @ SIRES ON ICE MIXED 4/5 395m

2 Sleek Fury – Approaching the back turn checked across heels.

3 Magical Hope – Through the 1^st turn was tightened, approaching the back turn was bumped becoming unbalanced.

4 Dynamo Waz – Through the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

6 Frankie Da Silva – LScr @ 5:29pm transport difficulties. Trainer L Wylie was advised a breakdown certificate must be provided to stewards.

Race 4 - BOX 1 PHOTOGRAPHY NMW (1) 520m

2 Media Rights – Into the 1^st turn was checked, then improved onto heels. Raced wide for the majority of the event.

4 Morton's Jilliby – Into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

5 Diamond For Evie – LScr @ 5:29pm transport difficulties. Trainer L Wylie was advised a breakdown certificate must be provided to stewards.

9 Sea Daddy (7) – Shortly after the start was tightened between runners.

Race 5 - GARRARDS HORSE AND HOUND R5 600m

2 Unique Maurice – Through the turn out of the home straight was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have injured its nearside wrist and was stood down from racing for 10 days.

4 Black Mirage – In the home straight on the 1^st occasion was bumped losing ground.

8 Red Fire Ball – Into the 1^st turn was bumped becoming unbalanced.

Race 6 - ORSON ALLEN @ METICULOUS LODGE GRADE 5 520m

2 Hopeful Elise - Approaching the 1^st turn was tightened.

3 Hopeful Nan – Through the 1^st turn was checked, leaving the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

5 Smart Lilly – Leaving the 1^st turn was checked.

6 Barcelona Lana – Taken wider through the 1^st turn.

7 Keyed Alike – Slow to begin.

8 Rumbling Away – Slow to begin.

Race 7 - BORGBET TIPPING SERVICE MIXED 3/4 520m

2 Bright Lite Boy – Raced wide for the majority of the event.

4 Big Boy Benji – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

5 Fernando Blaze – Into the 1^st turn was checked.

6 Ha Ha Lucky – Into the 1^st turn was checked, leaving the 1^st turn was checked.

7 Peltzer – Slow to begin, into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

8 Aston Turbine – Slow to begin, into the 1^st turn was inconvenienced.

Race 8 - SENNACHIE @ STUD - STEVE WHITE 5TH GRADE FINAL GRADE 5 520m

1 Hear The Bells – Approaching the 1^st turn was bumped becoming unbalanced.

2 Faster Than Hoot – Approaching the 1^st turn was checked, Into the 1^st turn was checked.

3 Springtime Gold – Into the 1^st turn was checked, through the back turn was checked, rounding the home turn improved onto heels.

5 Burnt Briar – Into the 1^st turn was severely checked falling as a result taking no further competitive part in the event. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have injured its nearside fore shoulder and was stood down from racing for 56 days and must trial prior to racing next but only after the injury stand down period has expired. The greyhound was transported to the North Lakes veterinary clinic for further assessment. This matter will be referred to the greyhound racing injury review panel.

7 Barefoot Flynn – Slow to begin.

9 My Dark Lorian (6) – Into the 1s turn was severely checked almost falling. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no apparent abnormalities.

Race 9 - TAB - LONG MAY WE PLAY MA5 520m

1 Hurricane Ashy – Into the back turn was tightened and checked across heels.

2 Minnie Jojo – Slow to begin, through the 1^st turn was taken wider on the track.

4 Khandela – Slow to begin.

5 Irinka Lesa – Approaching the 1^st turn was tightened.

6 Lucky Jock – In the back straight was checked, into the back turn was galloped on.

Race 10 - SKY RACING NMW (2) 520m

3 Tiger Holly – Approaching the 1^st turn was tightened.

6 Look No Hands – Slow to begin.

7 Zenithar – Through the 1^st turn was checked.

8 Springtime Red – Through the 1^st turn was checked. A post-race veterinary examination revealed the greyhound to have injured its offside pin and was stood down from racing for 7 days.

10 Bororen Mate (2) – Into the 1^st turn was tightened.

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SUMMARY
Sample (Pre-race)		R1 Connie’s Lass, R7 Springtime Jet
Samples (Post-race)		All Winners.
Scratchings		R1 Little Zara – Ineligible, injured 9/12. R2 Joseph Rumble – Injury, offside hip. R3 Just A Drop – Injury, offside foot split webbing. R4 Shaye – Injury, offside hip. R8 Building Success – Injury, offside Shoulder. R10 Squisito – Injury, near side pin. R10 Human Touch – Seasonal, reported seasonal 13/12.
Late Scratchings		R2 Rab Ruadh Jimmy – Injury – 7 day stand down R3 Frankie Da Silva – Transport difficulties. R4 Diamond For Evie – Transport difficulties
Injuries		R2 Oh So Lavish – Offside shoulder – 42 day stand down & 1 trial R5 Unique Maurice – Nearside wrist – 10 day stand down R8 Burnt Briar – Nearside fore shoulder – 56 day stand down R10 Springtime Red – Offside pin – 7 day stand down
Greyhounds returning from spell (>90 days)		R1 Amenadiel’s Lad - Injury R1 Connie’s Lass - Injury
Follow-up		Burnt Briar
Animal Actions		R1 Cool Blonde – Box manners - Warning
	The matters contained within this Stewards report may be subject to an internal or external review.  The outcome of any internal review is published on the Commission’s website immediately after the release of the internal review decision to the Applicant.  External reviews are managed by QCAT and are not published on the Commission’s website.
	This report and the Stewards Comments for this meeting may be amended at any time, at the sole discretion of the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Stewards as races are reviewed.